On the road to Tsaparang and the Guge Kingdom in western Tibet, through a barren landscape and canyons.
The 9th century ruins are carved into the steep sides of a ridge, with cave dwellings, monastic buildings and a palace at the top of the ridge. The Guge Kingdom was on an important stop on the trade route between India and Tibet and supported several thousand people by the 10th century. It has been falling into ruin since the 17th century.
The Summer Palace complex at the top of the hill.
Above and below: Looking out towards the eroded valleys around the site.
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